Survive and Advance

[UCDaveD]

That was a must win and the boys came through and took care of business. Got to keep up the momentum into Hall on Wednesday.

 

[Exodus]

This was more than “survive”. Game was over at half time. They dictated the pace and over powered an opponent on all three levels. So nice to see them play up to their potential.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

That was much more than a survive. That was a beat down.

 

[jibsey]

We can still lose games and get in. Other teams will lose.

 

[his dudeness]

Excellent team win. We beat up a very physical team, although they outrebounded us by two. I thought the refs really were favoring Marquette heavily in the first 10 minutes of the second half.

 

[ZenConn]

Annihilation

 

[BFieldHusky]

In 3rd place now, ahead of Seton Hall.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Very professional. Things are going to plan. As good as can be expected. Rolled a hot team. Or they were hot.

Not sure if everyone understands how well things are going since Bouk's return. Forget Nova. That's a national contender. And we lost. Big deal. We are doing exactly what needed to be done. It doesn't always go this well. It actually rarely goes this well.

One qualifier. The Carlton injury. Looked like a traditional ankle injury. Hopefully he's back soon. We need his size. He's a good backup.

 

[Jaker]

Hopefully turning the corner. Win-out and play Nova for the Beast Championship.

 

[superjohn]

Let's take care of business and think about how high we can move up seeding wise, we are a very good team.

 

[storrsroars]

Up to 28 now on KenPom.

 

[selles]

Excellent team win. We beat up a very physical team, although they outrebounded us by two. I thought the refs really were favoring Marquette heavily in the first 10 minutes of the second half.

A very mature win. The 2nd half whistle was awful and we never blinked.

 

[metsfan2323]

A very mature win. The 2nd half whistle was awful and we never blinked.

Yup, the referees neutered our defense and we still won by double digits. Impressive.

 

[Mister P]

Great all around game from Jackson.
A couple of rushed shots but he looked more composed and confident with his game.
That kind of play is a good game to build off of for a younger role player.

 

[Ts5034]

Up to 28 now on KenPom.

We are improving. You can just tell by watching that we are a tournament team. Now the numbers are really starting to show it.

 

[selles]

Great all around game from Jackson.
A couple of rushed shots but he looked more composed and confident with his game.
That kind of play is a good game to build off of for a younger role player.

Andre's size and length provides so much value all over the court. Late 2nd half we found him baseline for a slam, would love to see that incorporated into the offense every so often.

Thought Sanogo also gave us great minutes in the 2nd half.

 

[Jaker]

Would love to see AJ shoot more when open, he has a nice looking shot.

 

[HooperScooper]

In 3rd place now, ahead of Seton Hall.

Obviously still need to beat Seton Hall to stay there.

 

[HooperScooper]

Would love to see AJ shoot more when open, he has a nice looking shot.

I was thinking the same thing when he hit those 2 free throws. He needs to gain some confidence in his shot.

 

[Jbirdp5]

Great all around game from Jackson.
A couple of rushed shots but he looked more composed and confident with his game.
That kind of play is a good game to build off of for a younger role player.

Still doesn’t seem like enough confidence in his shot. He looked very defeated after the air balled 3.

 

[Conndog]

Me too about AJ shooting more often. His free throws with 5:45 to go were swishes. Maybe if he goes into a more assertive mode, he can get to free throws and get some easy points

 

[Mister P]

Still doesn’t seem like enough confidence in his shot. He looked very defeated after the air balled 3.

I agree regarding his outside shot,especially after the air ball.

I was referring to his over all game today. He seemed to smile more and also did some trash talking with the Marquette bench.

 

[3rdbass]

Would love to see AJ shoot more when open, he has a nice looking shot.

Except from 3 where it seems like he is shot putting it. His one today was ugly. He is shooting 13%, 2 for 15, from 3 this year. Ouch.

 

[jdb50]

Jackson should get some advice from Polley on 3's. It will come but the sooner the better. I can see him being real good from straight on whereas Polley is better from the wings.

 

[Umami Zen]

Let's not forget the author of the OP ..Bobby Knight. But let's run the table and the seedings will take care of themselves.

Get it done.